I didn’t choose Art, Art choose me. I began exploring “watercolors” around the time the “Pandemic” began. I was intrigued, curious and persistent to do this! At the same time I was doubtful but with a good dose of doubt comes perseverance. I was homebound, living alone and had the time. 2020 a year I’ll never forget. I also became a GrandMother that Year as well and two years later, 2022, Leo was born.

I love watercolors, mixing the paints, learning about values and putting the color on the paper. In the process I have learned so much about myself. My likes, dislikes, anger management (haha), patience, flow, trepidation and most importantly persistence. I have become more refined with time and I am grateful for this. In the beginning of my journey I would draw and paint exactly what I saw and as time went by my process became more refined. It was fun to mix colors, learn about layers and values. I’m always learning more about the process and about myself. I love it.

This past spring I was inspired to paint a portrait of my grand-daughter CeCe. I’ve never done this before and it was challenging to say the least but I persisted and “well” it was done before I knew it. My time spent painting her felt “intimate”, fun and alive. I really wanted to capture the “essence” of her, especially the eyes and mouth. I felt very satisfied with this portrait and hope to do more of her in the future. I see her everyday when I walk down the hallway and this brings me a sense of Joy.

If anyone out there is considering painting. Don’t hesitate, just do it and keep going. It will bring out those hidden treasures within you!